[Verified] Stuck programming my 2009 Isuzu i290 i370 key - missing vital code

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Jedimaster
Member since November 2021 • 44 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2009 Isuzu i290 i370?

Posted on April 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2009 Isuzu i290 i370. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 29, 2025

Replies (3)

Zetajones
Member • 149 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 2009 Isuzu i290 i370's mystery code.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 127 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2009 Isuzu i290 i370.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 68 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2009 Isuzu i290 i370.

May 01, 2025 Reply

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